Gospel Fest set for Saturday

Wednesday

Aug 8, 2012 at 10:00 AMAug 8, 2012 at 10:19 AM

Fundraiser to benefit CASA to showcase local talent

By Bill Shrum, reporter2@stuttgartdailyleader.com

A Gospel Fest, full of music and local talent, to benefit Court Appointed Support Advocates (CASA), will be presented from 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday at Park Avenue Missionary Baptist Church at 19th St. and Park Avenue.

“We are going to have local singers, local church gospel groups, musicians and praise teams,” Kolt Mackrill, music director at Park Avenue Missionary Baptist Church, said.

Mackrill said all of the proceeds go to benefit CASA of Arkansas County, which is a program of recruiting, training and supporting volunteers to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children in the courtroom and other settings.

“CASA is delighted that this Gospel Fest is to benefit them,” Sharon Sandine, director of CASA, said. “This is wholesome entertainment for the entire family.”

Sandine said there are two Arkansas County CASA offices — a satellite office located in DeWitt and the main office in Stuttgart, which is located at 301 S. Grand Ave., in the Carter Dental Lab building.

The Teen Band, the Praise Team from Park Avenue Missionary Baptist Church and the Praise Team from Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church are also scheduled to perform.

“We want everyone to come and join us and support a worthy cause,” Mackrill said.Sandine said that all kinds of fundraisers are appreciated to fund CASA and brings awareness to the organization, which can use volunteers of any kind.

There is no admission, however donations are welcomed at the night of the concert. For more information on Gospel Fest, contact Mackrill at (501) 743-6853 or Sandine at (870) 830-4826.